Ottawa Chamberfest: Canadiana: Jens Lindemann, Taurey Butler & Friends play Oscar Peterson and more

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What greater joy is there for an artist than to be inspired by a landscape, a culture, or a groundbreaking invention—and to transform that inspiration into music? At the heart of this closing Chamberfest performance lies the power of artistic vision: sparks of creativity igniting into masterpieces that have left their mark on the world stage.

Haydn saw in Anton Weidinger’s revolutionary valved trumpet the opportunity for a bold and unprecedented concerto, expanding the instrument’s range and expressive possibilities. In Apartheid-era South Africa, Gumboot Dancing—originally a covert form of communication among mine workers—inspired David Bruce’s Gumboots, a chamber work that celebrates the rejuvenating power of dance. And few works capture the spirit of a nation like Oscar Peterson’s Canadiana Suite, an eight-movement tribute to the vast and breathtaking Canadian landscape. Peterson himself described the piece as “my musical portrait of the Canada I love.” With trumpet virtuoso Jens Lindemann and world-class pianist Taurey Butler, this exhilarating program bridges centuries, from the brilliance of the Classical era to the blues-infused jazz of one of Canada’s most legendary pianists.

A celebration of extraordinary collaboration, this closing festival concert reveals how music shapes and inspires.

This concert is presented with the generous support of Steinway Piano Gallery Ottawa.

Event Artists

Jens Lindemann, Sean Rice, Taurey Butler, John Geggie, Ironwood Quartet, Chamberfest Festival Orchestra, Kristian Alexandrov

Ottawa Chamberfest: Canadiana: Jens Lindemann, Taurey Butler & Friends play Oscar Peterson and more

Date/Time
Sunday, July 27, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre
355 Cooper Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada, K2P 0G8

Price
$45–65

Phone
613-234-6306

Website
https://www.chamberfest.com/series/2025/festival-2025/

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